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Often a good breakfast is what defines a good boutique hotel. For Lulu a great breakfast is what sets the good hotels apart from the others. Here lulu showcases some of her favourites that she has tried and tested.
Babington House - Somerset, England
British Chic Retreats
Good for:
a luxurious & pampering country escape with friends & familyBabington House is a small luxury hotel in the rolling Somerset countryside. Enjoy the gorgeous interiors, the surrounding parkland, luxury spa, 2 swimming pools, cinema, tennis courts & restaurant and rejuvenate in the fresh country air.
per room per night GBP 360
Hotel Villa Carlotta - Sicily, Italy
Hide & Chic Retreats
Good for:
traditional Italian style and hospitality at its bestIf heading to Taormina, Sicily then Hotel Villa Carlotta is the place to stay; a luxury boutique hotel situated in the most panoramic and peaceful area of town, yet right at the heart of the pedestrian area of Taormina. One of Lulu's favourites.
per night EUR 109
Borgo Santo Pietro - Tuscany, Italy
Country Chic Retreats
Good for:
allowing yourself to be pampered in chic & stylish luxuryBorgo Santo Pietro is a 13th-century country house hotel in the Tuscan countryside, just 1 hour from Florence. One of the hottest boutique hotels in Tuscany, this chic retreat has a great restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine.
per room per night EUR 335
Hotel Seven One Seven - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
City Chic Retreats
Good for:
trying one of the best boutique hotels in AmsterdamThere is only one hip hotel in Amsterdam with a home away from home environment.... This small luxury hotel is Hotel Seven One Seven. It serves the best breakfasts from the best china and has stunning rooms at all levels.
per night EUR 400
Jardins Secrets - Languedoc, France
City Chic Retreats
Good for:
a heavenly 3 or 4 night stay in a secret garden, spa treatmentsJardins Secrets is the best boutique hotel in Nimes and one of our favourite hotels. Centrally located, private, beautiful and with exquisite attention to detail, Jardins Secrets is for those who love the good things in life.
per night EUR 195
Ospiti B and B - Sarnano, Le Marche, Italy
Ski Chic Retreats
Good for:
a stylish break in a little hidden gem with just 3 roomsWith just 3 charming rooms, Ospiti B&B is the perfect luxury boutique B&B in Sarnano, Le Marche. Open all year round this new little chic retreat is situated on the top floor of a 16th-century palazzo and is only a few minutes walk from the shops, bars and restaurants. Ski slopes are just 15 minutes away.
per room per night EUR 60
Palazzo Vecchietti - Florence, Italy
City Chic Retreats
Good for:
a few days shopping in Florence or a romantic break awayPalazzo Vecchietti is an incredibly spacious luxury hotel on the corner of fashionable Via degli Strozzi, Florence. This charming chic retreat is a restored 15th-century palace with impressive sculptural features and stylish, luxurious interiors.
per room per night EUR 324
Schloss Prielau - Austrian Alps, Austria
Ski Chic Retreats
Good for:
activities all year-round; from skiing to riding, swimming & golfThey still exist - small boutique hotels for people to escape to, for gourmets, golfers & skiers. In short, for guests who are looking for a spoiling break at a small luxury hotel and in this sense Schloss Prielau Hotel & Restaurant fits the bill.
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per night EUR 180
Vila Joya - Algarve, Portugal
Country Chic Retreats
Good for:
one of the best restaurants in Portugal & an incredible wine listWelcome to Paradise! Guests need look no further for a unique & luxurious boutique hotel in the Algarve. Here at Vila Joya golfers, honeymooners & families can enjoy exquisite service in a stunning landscape. Vila Joya really is paradise.
per night EUR 170
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